Ep. 207 -- Hall of Fame roundtable breaking down 2024 BBWAA ballot
In this edition of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders are joined by Pat Graham of the Associated Press and Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle to discuss the 2024 National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot.
Saunders, Graham and Slusser reveal their ballots, plus the four sportswriters discuss the Hall of Fame candidacies of various players. Will Todd Helton become the second Rockies player elected this year, joining Larry Walker? What makes Adrian Beltre a first-ballot slam dunk? What is the case for closer Billy Wagner and for infielder/outfielder Gary Sheffield in his final year on the ballot? Do second baseman Chase Utley and center fielder Andruw Jones deserve election?
Plus, analyzing the "Big Hall" versus "Small Hall" philosophies and more analysis in a packed show.
21 Jul 2023
Ep. 206 -- Peter Lambert returns to rotation, assessing Rockies' options at MLB trade deadline
In this edition of the On The Rox podcast presented by BetSafe Colorado, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders break down topics pertaining to Colorado's second-half forecast.
Can right-hander Peter Lambert capitalize on a second chance in the Rockies' tattered rotation? What deals should GM Bill Schmidt make ahead of the August 1 trade deadline? What's to make of the Rockies' offensive woes -- Colorado managed just two hits in its last game -- especially considering the club ranks 12th of 15 National League teams in homers?
These questions are addressed and more analysis in a packed show.
6 Jul 2023
Ep. 205 -- Elias Diaz is an all-star, assessing first half and upcoming MLB Draft
In this edition of the On The Rox podcast presented by BetSafe Colorado, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders break down the ever-spiraling Rockies at the all-star break.
The show includes discussion on Elias Diaz becoming the first all-star catcher in team history, the most surprising, most disappointing and best teams at midseason, and analysis on Futures Game participant and rising Rockies prospect Yanquiel Fernandez.
Plus, who the Rockies might take at No. 9 overall in the first round of Sunday's MLB Draft in Seattle.
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